My new Yamaha WR426..

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Ok so got this a few weeks back, didn't really think to post any pics so here it is.. the new toy to replace the XR440.. still have the XR440, in two minds to sell it or to "adventureize it"... prob going to sell it and get an Africa Twin for some touring though!

Whilst it's still kick start only and probably not as light as new bikes.... compared to the XR it's quite a big difference! The XR is suprisingly great, but the WR is easier to ride, weight is lower down which is great in ruts and technical bits. It's lighter to pick up and easier to start. As for power, it is bloody fast for what it is (Although geared quite low, only does about 70mph haha) the XR440 was a bit of a beast so they are fairly similar in power I'd say... just geared differently.

Have added a HEBO tool bag, GPS and frame guards since this pic Smile

I know the past two owners, got receipts for £3k++ of maintenance work in its' lifetime! Not wanted for anything, it's also had some light tuning by Bob Farnham and is putting out over 50bhp with dyno charts.. also has YZ cam and auto decomp. The hand guards are Moose metal ones with some custom fitted KTM plastic deflectors which I made fit, they are awesome Mr. Green

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/wr426-1.jpg
https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/trails140210_103.jpg

Only ridden it once since buying, but I love it!

Oh yeah, it's the same bike I played on a few years back when I was stunt riding! Loved it for wheelies!
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Darth · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Karma :

Really pisses me off seeing all you guys down South of the border doing your greenlaning and stuff when up here we have so much open space readily available but if you are seen offroad on a bike then the farmer will probably just shoot you if the ramblers dont get you thrown in jail for disturbing a pheasant first! Evil or Very Mad

*Edit - rant over. Nice bike Thumbs Up

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silky666 · Captain Rulebook Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Karma :

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

What are the service intervals like on these?

silky666 · Captain Rulebook Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Karma :

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Define regularly.

Once a month, around 600 miles, a thousand miles etc?

Will87 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Wicked bikes, had a WR400 but i bought it as a bit of a lemon and ended up spending half as much as it cost to sort it out kinda made me fall very quickly out of love with it. Just watch out on the kickstarter in the mud, don't knock it forward too hard or you can shatter the rachet and it's £150 a time for a new shaft etc!

silky666 · Captain Rulebook Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Karma :

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Doesn't quite look as pretty as above at the moment, does it Sparks? Razz

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Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

Vandal

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Hahaha to be fair, it looks awesome all smashed up and abused though Cool

It'll be almost as clean again once I wash it up and fit a new radiator.. albeit with a few "scars" to the graphics! But bikes are for riding not looking pretty on the driveway Mr. Green

Seeing the £60 freshly fitted graphics all chewed up is a bit heart-breaking though Wink

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